2006 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · OY56 BDU
2006 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 82,212 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OY56 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 82,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OY56 BDU Mileage History
- 16/08/202278,816 mi
- 11/08/202379,157 mi+341 mi
- 02/04/202581,680 mi+2,523 mi
- 19/03/202682,208 mi+528 mi
- 24/03/202682,212 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY56 BDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mazda Mx-5 (OY56 BDU) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering excessiv”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”.
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